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By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY, March 24 (Reuters) – The Vatican said on Tuesday that Catholics can receive transplants of animal tissues to address medical conditions, as procedures involving genetically modified pig or cow organs continue to advance.In an 88-page document providing ethical guidelines for such transplants, the Vatican reaffirmed an earlier teaching and said the Church has no objection to such treatments, provided they follow best medical practices and do not treat animals with cruelty.”Catholic theology does not have preclusions, on a religious or ritual basis, in using any animal as a source of organs, tissues or cells for transplantation…
Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his team want to Make Rural America Healthy again.He has suggested that AI nurses could save dying rural hospitals. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz said robots could give ultrasounds to women and touted how AI avatars could help. And President Donald Trump’s administration is infusing $50 billion over five years to improve rural health, with some states proposing to use the money for drones to deliver lab samples or prescriptions.The rural health…
Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Most of us – an estimated 8 out of 10 people in the United States – will experience back pain at some point in our lives, and the number of people who describe their pain as chronic has been on the rise for years.Although it comes as no surprise to those who have experienced it, chronic pain can lead to increased irritability, among other issues. But what about heightened sensitivity to lights, sounds, touch?A new study published in Annals of Neurology found that…
Who pays when an AI agent makes a mistake?OpenClaw is meant to be autonomous, completing actions without human prompting or review. That can lead to mistakes, like when a Meta alignment director almost deleted her entire inbox. For most, it’s the cost of doing business with AI. For others, it feels like it deserves a refund.Peter Steinberger, who created the agent before he was hired by OpenAI, posted one user’s request on X. The user said that they set up OpenClaw on “sensitive financial documents” for over eight hours. He then said he spent hours correcting mistakes.”The errors included incorrect…
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court on Tuesday ruled that the operator of a major gold mine in northern Thailand is responsible for environmental damage and health impacts on nearby villagers, in a long-awaited verdict that could set a precedent for climate litigation in the country.The case stems from a 2016 class action lawsuit filed by hundreds of villagers in Phichit province, who accused the Australian-owned Chatree Gold Mine of causing toxic contamination through its operations. The Bangkok Civil Court found the company liable and ordered compensation for affected residents.The ruling could shape whether communities view the courts as “a…
I’m an entrepreneur, creator, and investor based in New York. In a typical week, I do a lot. Loading audio narration… I host over a hundred events a year for more than 20,000 people across New York, San Francisco, and Austin. I publish writing and video content that generates millions of impressions a month across LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and email, to an audience of more than 200,000 followers.I’ve angel invested in over 20 startups. I advise companies on B2B marketing and growth strategy. I run two companies: Fibe, an events and media company, and The Shortlist NYC, a hiring events…
AI job losses may not be all that bad, says Perplexity’s CEO. Loading audio narration… During an appearance on the “All In” podcast, filmed at last week’s Nvidia’s GTC and published on Monday, Aravind Srinivas said AI may lead to job cuts — but it could also create lots of business opportunities.”The reality is most people don’t enjoy their jobs,” he said. Instead of corporate grinding, learn how to use AI tools and “start your own mini business,” he said.On Monday’s podcast, the CEO added that AI-fueled small businesses may allow an entrepreneur to pay for their needs, enjoy a…
As lawmakers zero in on insider trading risks, Kalshi said it is rolling out a fresh set of guardrails for its sports and political betting markets. Loading audio narration… In a press release on Monday, the New York City-based prediction markets platform said it is introducing guardrails, which “preemptively block politicians, athletes, and other relevant people from trading in certain politics and sports markets.”The move was made to comply with congressional proposals that prohibit insider trading, the company said.For politicians, Kalshi said it already prevents elected officials from betting. But the platform will now extend that ban to political candidates…
As the war in the Middle East reaches into its fourth week, companies in the region are scrambling to switch supply chains, change logistics routes, and prioritize employee safety.The corporate-level changes have filtered down to hiring: Local tech recruiters told Business Insider that some clients have suspended hiring, while others said expats are seeking jobs that would let them move to Europe and Asia.The UAE has become an increasingly important hub in the Middle East for tech companies to connect with big funding sources, customers, and talent. For about a decade, foreigners have made up about 90% of the country’s…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dr. Kermit Gosnell, an abortion clinic doctor sentenced to life for killing three babies who had been delivered alive, died earlier this month at a Pennsylvania hospital, prison officials said Monday.Gosnell’s grimy West Philadelphia clinic became known as the “house of horrors.” Former employees testified he routinely performed illegal abortions past Pennsylvania’s 24-week limit, that he delivered babies who were still moving, whimpering or breathing, and that he and his assistants dispatched the newborns by “snipping” their spines, as he referred to it.Department of Corrections spokesperson Maria Bivens said Gosnell, 85, died March 1 at a hospital…